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Raiding Your Retirement for a Down Payment Even though you should be cautious about using your retirement money to fund a down payment on a home, there are still some situations in which it makes sense to use retirement funds as a source of liquidity.   |
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January 23, 2007
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Rent or Buy? Is it time to take the leap into homeownership? |
AskMen.com
November 26, 2000
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Should You Buy Or Rent The Bachelor Pad? It wasn't too long ago that I was looking for a place of my own. I was very serious about it and thoroughly enjoyed going from place to place, in my quest for the perfect condo. The very first question that came to mind was, "Should I buy or rent?" |
AskMen.com
Alex Matjanec |
Tips For First-Time Home Buyers Though many homeowners are shaking their fists at the current housing market, this much is certain: Those considering a first home have a great opportunity to score their dream pad at a fraction of the cost. |
Registered Rep.
January 28, 2015
Kevin McKinley |
Early Retirees Should Make the Most of Their Mortgages Ignoring this portion of a client's financial picture could mean less flexibility, and more money going toward taxes -- especially for those who would rather retire sooner than later. |
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January 2005
Scott Bernard Nelson |
The Home Stretch If you're looking for cash to buy a house, your retirement account could open the door. |
The Motley Fool
November 21, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Math How long should it take to pay for your home sweet home? How a mortgage fits into your financial plan depends on you -- your goals, your plans, your spending habits, your financial personality. |
AskMen.com
Michael Corbett |
Home-Buying Tips When qualifying for a mortgage, as a single guy, you only have your own income to bring to the table -- no spouse or significant other help out. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
It's Not So Crazy to Rent In certain situations, renting does have its benefits. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
9 Mortgage Don'ts But no matter how much you owe, unless you're a lottery winner, you've probably used a mortgage to buy your home. Here are some tips on what not to do when making one of the biggest purchases of your life. |
Registered Rep.
July 5, 2012
Kevin McKinley |
Five Mistakes that New Retirees Make Some of your savviest clients still need your help to retire confidently. |
Registered Rep.
November 1, 2006
Kevin McKinley |
Through the Mortgage Maze The conventional financial planning wisdom is to get out of any debt you may have as soon as possible. But that may not apply to everyone. Here are 10 questions that can help you and your client weigh where that dollar should actually go. |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2009
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This Could Be the Best Move You Ever Make The plummeting housing market hasn't just thrown millions of homeowners under the wheels of their mortgage debt; it has also thrown into question whether buying a home really ever makes economic sense. |
The Motley Fool
March 2, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Homeowners 73, Renters 2 There may be more benefits to owning your home than you thought. David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire Homeowner, recently weighed in with some more advantages of owning. |
The Motley Fool
October 4, 2005
Dayana Yochim |
Before You Buy Real Estate... Six important financial steps to take before you make an offer. |
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March 2012
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Is Home Where The Head Is? Home ownership is baked into the American dream. But after the housing bubble burst, some advisors see it as a recipe for disaster if people stretch their means to do it. |
Registered Rep.
July 30, 2012
Kevin McKinley |
Income Strategies for Early Retirees Those who stop working before reaching their "Golden Years" require a specific sort of assistance. |
National Real Estate Investor
October 1, 2004
Joe Gose |
Condo Hotel Wave Hits U.S. Again What's the attraction? Condo hotels can generate highly lucrative returns of 25% to 30% versus conventional hotels, which yield 10% to 12%. Pre-construction room sales also raise 25% to 40% in equity that ground-up projects need to secure financing. |
The Motley Fool
February 28, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Home, Wealthy Home Ways you might tap into your home equity during retirement. |
Financial Advisor
March 2010
Caren Chesler |
Real Estate Horror Tales Investors tell how their dreams of making money went from bad to worse when they started renting their properties. |
The Motley Fool
October 5, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Down Payment Via Your 401(k)? Readers pool their brainpower to discuss the best homebuying strategies. |
AskMen.com
Konrad Raubenheimer |
Rent Or Buy? All things being equal, it's better to own than to rent. |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2011
Morgan Housel |
Where to Rent, Where to Buy Less emotion, more numbers. Since renting can be a substitute to owning, a relationship between rental rates and home prices exists that can't be ignored. |
Registered Rep.
April 18, 2012
Kevin McKinley |
The New Reverse Mortgage Magic There is a lesser-known use of this financial tool: letting qualifying buyers purchase a home with a decent down payment, but no mortgage to pay off, and with no in-depth consideration of their income, assets, or credit situation. |
AskMen.com
Ryan Ortega |
Can I Afford: A House? There are three important tests that will help you determine whether you can really afford a house: the housing ratio, debt obligation ratio and down payment percentage. |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
Don't Pay for Bi-Weekly Mortgages Most companies charge for a bi-weekly mortgage plan. Why pay when you can do it yourself and save hundreds of dollars? |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Are Condos Risky? Looking to buy a condominium? Beware of fees, rules, rowdy renters, and condo price volatility. |
AskMen.com
March 18, 2001
Luis Rodrigues |
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Ryan Ortega |
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Figuring out which debt to carry -- good vs. bad -- can help you maneuver your personal finances into positive territory. |
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Rent or Buy a Home? More Choose Rental The housing market may be picking up, but many clients have decided to avoid homeownership entirely. |
The Motley Fool
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Step Away From That Growing Pile of Money The all-too-common practice of borrowing from retirement accounts is much more dangerous than you probably think. |
Registered Rep.
November 1, 2005
Todd K. Ballenger |
Trading Down to a Better Retirement Without preying on your clients' fears, you can use the concern over the real estate bubble to do something that financial advisors should have been doing all along: talk about real estate as part of the comprehensive investment plan. |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Prepare for a Real Estate Crash If you think home values will swoon, take steps now to protect yourself. |
This Old House
Keith Pandolfi |
The Perfect Getaway Now might be the ideal time to buy a vacation home -- as long as you're buying for passion, not profit |
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Dream Home What does the current real estate environment mean for soon-to-be-retired clients? |
The Motley Fool
December 17, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Get a Leg Up on Your Down Payment Don't let tighter lending rules keep you from homeownership. Read on for practical advice that will help you get your piece of the American dream. |
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Terence Channon |
Buying vs. Building It's time you owned a home and made that American dream your reality. But is it better to buy or build? Consider these pros and cons for either choice. |
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Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal. |
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August 1, 2006
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Cabin Fever Don't let a vacation home become the perfect place for your cash to get away. |
AskMen.com
April 1, 2002
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Can Debt Be Good For You? This might surprise you, but debt is not always a bad thing. It depends on how it's being used and what kind of debt holder you are... |
AskMen.com
Nick Kennedy |
Real Estate In 2009 By and large, home prices have come down nationwide over the past 18 months or so. That's bad news for anybody who bought a home, built some equity in it and planned on using that equity for personal expenses or retirement. |
The Motley Fool
October 18, 2006
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Time to Cash Out? As home prices peak, consider all your housing options. |
National Real Estate Investor
November 1, 2004
Mark Obrinsky |
Condo Craze Leads to Strategic Shift The condo market is hot. Sales of condos and co-ops have reached record levels, and prices continue to climb. |
The Motley Fool
November 28, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Gas Up Your Mortgage? Could an accelerator program be a good idea if you've worked through your priorities and decided that paying off your mortgage quickly ranks at the top? |
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August 2003
Mark Henricks |
Owning Up To buy or not to buy? That's the hot-button question if you're renting your business location. |
The Motley Fool
September 17, 2004
Roy Lewis |
Retirement Loans: Is the Interest Deductible? Make sure that you think things through before you decide to borrow against your plan. |
The Motley Fool
March 26, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Make Your Retirement Real Retirement can seem daunting if you don't have a financial plan in place for achieving it. By taking the time now to sort your priorities, you can knock down those big ideas into smaller, workable chunks. |
The Motley Fool
April 1, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Get Extra-Low Mortgage Rates Don't rule out adjustable-rate mortgages -- they could save you a lot. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Skip the 20% Down Payment Conventional wisdom holds that it's best to buy a home by paying 20% of its price up front, but, maybe it's better to buy a home with little money down. |
The Motley Fool
May 21, 2004
Roy Lewis |
Pension Loan Breaks Tax law permits a few breaks on loan interest for those borrowing against their future. |
